Best Modern Warfare 2 SA-B 50 loadout

The best Modern Warfare 2 SA-B 50 loadout is often slept on. The rifle remains a strong option now Season 6 is underway. The SA-B 50 slots into the Modern Warfare 2 marksman rifle category, acting as a hybrid between an assault rifle and a sniper rifle.

Despite recent buffs and nerfs in other areas of the arsenal, this particular marksman rifle remains a solid option if you're after a weapon that rarely features among the best guns and makes an impact in mid and long-range engagements before the next seasonal update gets underway.

Before we take a closer look at the best Modern Warfare 2 SA-B 50 loadout, take a look at our guides showcasing the best assault rifle and when the next double XP event takes place.

What is the best Modern Warfare 2 SA-B 50 loadout?

This particular build heavily focuses on accuracy levels and although mobility takes a slight hit, it's very easy to land your shots with the SA-B 50.

• Muzzle: Polarfire-S
• Laser: Schlager PEQ Box IV
• Stock: FTAC EZX-Pro
• Ammunition: .308 High Velocity

The silencer suppresses the majority of gunfire, adding an element of stealth and a slight increase in damage range to guarantee maximum impact on the target.

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Best Modern Warfare 2 SA-B 50 attachments

The gunsmith contains a huge range of attachments with various pros and cons. It takes plenty of time to settle on a strong combination so we've taken out the work to find a lethal set of five that guarantees plenty of kills over the course of a match. Here are our recommendations for the rest of Season 6:

• Muzzle: Polarfire-S
• Laser: Schlager PEQ Box IV
• Stock: FTAC EZX-Pro
• Ammunition: .308 High Velocity

This set of attachments is packed with power and accuracy improvements that make all the difference. The Polarfire-S muzzle provides the extra damage while the High Velocity rounds prevent any kind of damage drop-off.

Reaction time is another key area to improve for the SA-B 50. The Schlager Match Grip combined with the Schlager PEQ Box laser allows you to snap onto the target in a matter of seconds.

Overall, this combination is strong in several areas but the star of the show is the improvements in accuracy levels.

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How to unlock SA-B 50 in Modern Warfare 2

The new unlock method in Modern Warfare 2 means players need to use another weapon in order to get their hands on the SA-B 50.

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To unlock the marksman rifle, reach level 16 with the SP-R 208 marksman rifle in Season 6. We recommend using a double weapon XP token to rank it up as fast as possible.

Best Modern Warfare 2 SA-B 50 perks and equipment

Once the best SA-B 50 attachments are ready for battle, it's important to find a perk package and equipment combination that enhances your style of play even further. Here's what we recommend to use in Season 6.

Perks

• Double Time (Base)
• Bomb Squad (Base)
• Focus (Bonus)
• Ghost (Ultimate)

Equipment

• Frag Grenade (Lethal)
• Flash Grenade (Tactical)
• Deployable Cover (Field Upgrade)

Is the SA-B 50 good in Modern Warfare 2?

The SA-B 50 is an interesting marksman rifle in Modern Warfare 2. While its laser-like accuracy is great for mid-range combat, the regular appearance of hitmarkers means it's very easy to miss out on easy eliminations. It's relatively solid but when the SP-R 208 is in the same category, it makes more sense switching to the other rifle.

That's all there is to know about the best Modern Warfare 2 SA-B 50 loadout. For more, check out our guides showcasing how to unlock the ISO 9mm and the best Vaznev 9K loadout.